Industry News
So You’re a Fixture Chooser? A Guest Authors’ Perspective
By Clifton Stanley Lemon and Thomas Paterson Exactly when did lighting designers consent to allow themselves to be referred to as “specifiers,” the ones who pick the lighting equipment? Other…
Clean Energy Technologies Expected To Create Copper Shortages
Lighting typically utilizes copper in: Luminaire wires LED module circuit boards LED drivers Smart lighting controllers Most building electrical wiring Recent climate action is going to increase clean energy technology…
Study Finds Care Home Falls Reduced 43% By Changing Light Spectrum & Intensity
The Journal of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (JAMDA) recently published a research study showing long-term care facility falls were reduced 43% by changing light spectrum and intensity throughout the…
“The Why” of Toggled iQ Networked Lighting Controls
In July, I wrote an article about a LightFair product demonstration that I received from Toggled, of their new wireless smart lighting platform, Toggled iQ. In that story, I focused…
WILD In Search Of New Board Members
LightNOW ‘s editor, Suelynn Shiller, recently interviewed Katherine Stekr, Associate Director of HLB and Women In Lighting & Design (WILD) Board Member, about the experience of being on the WILD…
LightSPEC West – A New Event Curated Especially For Specifiers
LightSPEC West is the West coast’s newest lighting, and design experience, featuring a CEU accredited educational program headlined by top experts in the L.A. market. See the latest, September 21-22, 2022 at…
DOE Publishes Final Rule For Ceiling Fan Test Procedures
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register notice amending the test procedures for ceiling fans. Highlighted changes include: include a definition for “circulating air” for the purpose of the…
What The IRA / Climate Law Can Mean For The Green Building Industry
Last week, President Biden signed the $750 Billion Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The new law addresses inflation, climate, energy, prescription drug policy, and corporate tax changes. Roughly $370 Billion are…
Product Monday: A-Light’s Atom Luminaires Shines In Bio Incubator Hub
At 3.5″ diameter, a-light’s Atom luminaire delivers an elegantly round slim linear profile with optimized performance using their patented HE Tech lens. Made from 60% recycled aluminum, the precision extruded housing is curved to…
Two DOE Reports Characterize Current UV LEDs
The U.S. Department of Energy has released two reports which characterize the current state and viability of commercial ultraviolet (UV) LED products. RTI International conducted these studies through a contract…
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